Culver XPQ-15
# Culver XPQ-15

The Culver XPQ-15, also known as the XTD3C-1, was an American target drone developed by the Culver Aircraft Company late in World War II.

## Design and development

The XPQ-15 was a low-wing monoplane of conventional design. It was powered by a Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine. Design work began in 1943.

## Operational history

Four examples of the XPQ-15 were built for evaluation by the United States Army Air Forces in 1945; two additional aircraft were tested by the United States Navy as the XTD3C-1. No production contract was placed.

## Variants

### XPQ-15

    USAAF variant; four produced.

### XTD3C-1

    USN variant; two produced, BuNos 29665-29666.

## Specifications (XPQ-15)

Data from Parsch

* Powerplant: 1 × Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine, 200 hp (150 kW)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 220 mph (350 km/h, 190 kn)
